NET EFFECT

New Effect is a collection of ocean-inspired carpets, made up of old carpet and a small percentage of reclaimed commercial fishing nets. The Net effect rug can be applied commercially and residentially.

RESOURCES
The nylon in the interface carpet tile is 100% recylced discarded fishing net that is collected through a project called Net-Works and sold to Interface’s yarn supplier and partner, Aquafil. Intercircle Sample Return keeps samples out of landfills and recycles them into new products.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
All manufacturing waste is recycled back into the product. Yarn waste is returned to the Aquafill for reprocessing, and cut product waste is recycled into pellets used to create backing for products.

HUMAN HEALTH
Use of natural gas during manufacturing contributes to global warming. There are no carcinogens emitted during the manufacturing or use of this product. Interface installs carpets using TacTiles, small, clear plastic adhesive squares, which you place underneath carpet tiles to fix them firmly to each other, eliminating the need for glue. TacTiles are long-lasting, impermanent, easy to replace, and low VOCs.

SOCIAL EQUITY
New-Works is a program through an interface that creates employment for low-income communities, resulting in positive socioeconomic and environmental impact. New-Works involved working with communities in the Philippines to recycle discarded fishing nets into carpet products.